[FourPeas]

For all the talk about the importance of preserving family, the strange thing is that only fathers' rights advocates show serious interest through their words and actions.

I am certainly not a feminist; I firmly believe that fathers are fundamental to raising healthy children, especially boys; and I think no-fault divorce is a travisty; however this statement (and additude) is laughable. The vast, vast majority of fathers' rights organizations appear to only be interested in what works best for the father, not the family as a whole. Whether it be money, child custody, visitation or whatever, they may couch it in the language of being "for the family", but I find it laughable.

Is divorce "fair" in our society? No, certainly not. It's not far for the children; it's not fair for the mothers; it's not fair for the fathers. Should the way we, as a society, view and implement divorce be changed? Absolutely, but I don't see following the models of fathers' rights organization as being an improvement, just a different system.

[Orangedog]

Just curious...what specific proposals of the father's rights groups do you take issue with?

[FReepaholic]

>>...The vast, vast majority of fathers' rights organizations appear to only be interested in what works best for the father, not the family as a whole...<<

From what I've seen, father's rights organizations seek to have fathers become more a part of their children's lives.

Seems to me that would "work best" for the "family as a whole"...at least the children.

So, what's wrong with that?

[RogerFGay]

"Fathers' rights advocates appear to be the sole champions in the battle for political and legal recognition of the fundamental social unit."

For all the talk about the importance of preserving family, the strange thing is that only fathers' rights advocates show serious interest through their words and actions. It is extremely unfortunate that they find it difficult to get attention in the national debate. Their cause is related to family rights and thus preservation of family. If the state does not recognize and respect family relationships, then the marriage license will become about as important as a hunting or fishing license, and perhaps much less important for anyone who depends on hunting and fishing for nutrition.